On the night of December 3, 2024, people in Seoul took to the streets after the sudden declaration of martial law. The Seoul Guardians places you inside that moment among the crowds and within the National Assembly as South Korea once again confronts what it means to defend democracy in real time.

Directors: Jong-woo Kim, Shin-wan Kim, Chul-young Cho

Producers: Sona Jo, Shin-wan Kim

Writer/ Lead Editor: Stacy Kim

NETPAC Jury Special Mention 2026

The jury stated: "An intense and gripping film, with a tight, masterfully edited narrative focused on an urgent topic relevant on a global scale, solidarity and democracy."